{"id":6629,"date":"2021-01-11T13:16:07","date_gmt":"2021-01-11T13:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=6629"},"modified":"2021-06-14T08:01:06","modified_gmt":"2021-06-14T08:01:06","slug":"celeston-bifas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/celeston-bifas\/","title":{"rendered":"Celeston bifas &#8211; Betamethasone uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n5.7 mg \/ mL&nbsp;injection&nbsp;,&nbsp;suspension&nbsp;<br>betamethasone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Celeston bifas is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Celeston biphas is a drug that contains betamethasone, a corticosteroid, in two different forms.&nbsp;Through this combination, the drug has both a rapid effect at the beginning of the treatment and a long-lasting effect, which means that the intervals between the&nbsp;injections&nbsp;can be extended.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Celeston biphas is used in the treatment of various forms of&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;and&nbsp;allergies&nbsp;, for example in&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;, severe allergic conditions, anaphylactic reactions (shock-sensitive hypersensitivity reactions), reactions after&nbsp;transfusions&nbsp;,&nbsp;rheumatoid arthritis&nbsp;, skin diseases, as protection in connection with operations in cases where the body&#8217;s own levels are insufficient, in case of fluid accumulation (&nbsp;edema&nbsp;) in the brain, as well as in&nbsp;false croup&nbsp;(&nbsp;pseudo-croup&nbsp;).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Celeston bifas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Celeston bifas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to betamethasone acetate, betamethasone sodium phosphate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you have a fungal infection in your blood.<\/li><li>if you have a local&nbsp;viral&nbsp;or bacterial infection, such as&nbsp;tuberculosis&nbsp;or&nbsp;gonorrhea&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure before using Celeston bifas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using Celeston bifas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have osteoporosis<\/li><li>if you have recently had bowel surgery<\/li><li>if you have a&nbsp;psychosis<\/li><li>if you have&nbsp;stomach ulcers&nbsp;or ulcers on the&nbsp;duodenum&nbsp;one<\/li><li>if you have&nbsp;tuberculosis<\/li><li>if you have&nbsp;diabetes<\/li><li>if you have high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li>if you have&nbsp;heart failure<\/li><li>if you have an&nbsp;infection<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you have or are planning to get vaccinated.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doctors should be consulted in case of stress such as fever or in stressful situations, as the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;may need to be increased.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Used with caution when treating children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medics and Celeston bifas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Celeston biphas may affect or be affected by other medicines, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>rifampicin (used to treat certain&nbsp;infections&nbsp;)<\/li><li>phenobarbital,&nbsp;phenytoin&nbsp;and carbamazepine (used to treat or prevent epileptic seizures)<\/li><li>ephedrine&nbsp;(can be used to treat&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some medicines may increase the effects of Celeston biphas and your doctor may want to monitor you closely if you are taking these medicines (eg some HIV medicines: ritonavir, cobicistat).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of Celeston biphas is not recommended if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Celeston bifas passes into breast milk but probably does not affect the breast-fed baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Celeston bifas does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Celeston biphas contains sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Celeston biphas contains less than 1 mmol&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;(23 mg) per&nbsp;dose&nbsp;, ie essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Celeston biphas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Celeston bifas is given to you by a doctor or other healthcare professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Celeston biphas is injected into a muscle, joint or skin.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dos&nbsp;en<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your doctor will decide on a&nbsp;dose&nbsp;and decide how many treatments you should have.&nbsp;It depends on your illness and how good an effect you get from the treatment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Celeston than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As this medicine is given by a doctor or nurse, it is unlikely that you will receive too much.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop using Celeston biphas and contact a doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Signs of an&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;(rare).&nbsp;<\/strong>Symptoms of an&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;may include swelling of the face, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing,&nbsp;hives&nbsp;and difficulty breathing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>thin skin<\/li><li>osteoporosis, muscle wasting (decrease in muscle mass)<\/li><li>inhibition of one&#8217;s own&nbsp;corticosteroid&nbsp;secretion as well as fat accumulations on the torso and face, skin changes, fluid accumulations in the body (so-called Cushing-like symptoms), worsening&nbsp;diabetes&nbsp;or outbreaks of&nbsp;diabetes&nbsp;that have been dormant, growth inhibition in children<\/li><li>low potassium levels in the blood, impaired excretion of&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;in the urine<\/li><li>activation of&nbsp;infection&nbsp;, such as&nbsp;tuberculosis&nbsp;that has been dormant<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>blood clot<\/li><li>glaucoma&nbsp;, posterior cataract<\/li><li>reduced or increased&nbsp;pigmentation&nbsp;, abscess (with topical treatment)<\/li><li>activation of mental disorders<\/li><li>joint instability<\/li><li>increased&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;inside the skull<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>spasm of the trachea<\/li><li>stomach ulcers&nbsp;, ulcers on the intestine<\/li><li>allergic, sometimes anaphylactic (shock type)&nbsp;hypersensitivity&nbsp;s<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Has been reported (may occur in unknown number of users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;,&nbsp;heart failure<\/li><li>seizures, increased pressure in the skull with swelling of the optic nerve papilla in the fundus, dizziness, headache<\/li><li>inflammation&nbsp;of the pancreas, stretched abdomen, sore&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the esophagus<\/li><li>skin haemorrhages and bruises, reddening of the skin, increased sweating<\/li><li>muscle weakness, steroid-related muscle disease<\/li><li>menstrual disorders<\/li><li>negative nitrogen balance due to degradation of the&nbsp;protein&nbsp;s<\/li><li>insomnia<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Has been reported (may occur in unknown number of users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dimsyn<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;reported spontaneously are:&nbsp;edema&nbsp;, impaired wound healing, tendon rupture, impaired response to skin tests, skin reactions (allergic&nbsp;inflammation of the skin) and hiccups.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.P<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Celeston steak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP and on the&nbsp;ampoule&nbsp;or vial after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completed liquid should be used immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substances are betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate.&nbsp;1 ml contains 5.7 mg betamethasone.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are sodium edetate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, disodium phosphate dihydrate, benzalkonium chloride and water for injections.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Celeston Biphase 5.7 mg \/ ml is a&nbsp;suspension&nbsp;for&nbsp;injection&nbsp;.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Celeston biphas is supplied in packs of 5&nbsp;ampoules&nbsp;x 1 ml and 5&nbsp;ampoules&nbsp;x 2 ml and vials, 5 ml.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will decide on a&nbsp;dose&nbsp;and decide how many treatments you should have.&nbsp;It depends on your illness and how good an effect you get from the treatment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Merck Sharp &amp; Dohme BV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 581<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2003 PC Haarlem<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Netherlands<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celeston biphas is a drug that contains betamethasone, a corticosteroid, in two different forms. 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